An Ultra High Definition 4K Real Time Driving Tour of Colorado City, Texas.
Colorado City, Texas is located on I-20 midway between Sweetwater, Texas and Big Spring, Texas. It has a population of about 4,000 people. It is located in Mitchell County, Texas and is the county seat of Mitchell County.
Colorado City, Texas got its name because the town grew up along the banks of the Colorado River. It was formerly known as the “Mother City of West Texas.”
At one time Colorado City was a wealthy and prosperous town, bragging that it had the most millionaires out of any city in Texas. The town also laid claim to having the most saloons.
Unfortunately the changes of time have not been kind to Colorado City. The discovery of oil in the area protected the town from the worst impacts of the Great Depression, but the prosperity would not prove to be permanent.
The shell of the long-closed Baker Hotel still towers over the town. Closed in 1970, the hotel was once the height of opulence. Theodore Baker, the hotelier also behind the now closed Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas, created the Baker Hotel in Colorado City. It was first opened to the public in 1927 and showcased all of the splendor of the roaring 20’s.
Adjacent to the Baker Hotel is the Palace theater, which has been renovated.
What is there to do in Colorado City?
Learn about West Texas history at the Heart of West Texas Museum.
340 E 3rd St, Colorado City, TX 79512
Since 1991 the Heart of West Texas Museum has been operating out of the former Kiker-Seale Funeral Home building. The stately home was originally built by a local physician in the 1920’s.
The museum includes exhibits on Lone Wolf Creek Antique Bison that were discovered in Colorado City in 1924 as well as bones from the Lake Champion Mammoths that were discovered in 2001.
Enjoy Nature at Lake Colorado City State Park.
Offering both overnight camping or day use passes, the state park has something for everyone. The park offers boating, fishing, and hiking trails. There are also hot showers, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Campsites can be reserved in advance.
Stretch your legs at Ruddick Park.
The sprawling city park offers plenty of space to get out and play. The park runs along the Lone Wolf Creek.
How far is Colorado City, Texas?
Colorado City, Texas is located….
28 miles from Sweetwater, Texas
38 miles from Big Spring, Texas
69 miles from Abilene, Texas
75 miles from San Angelo, Texas
220 miles from Fort Worth
Where to stay in Colorado City, Texas?
Colorado City is located on a major interstate, and has several hotels from large hotel chains. There is also the Lone Wolf Creek RV Village. Please note that the Baker Hotel is closed.
It is also possible to reserve a campsite at the nearby Lake Colorado City State Park.